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How to keep poison ivy from ruining outdoor fun

Poison ivy leaves are coated with a mixture of natural chemicals called urushiol, a dense oil-based compound that can also be found in the plant’s stems and roots. According to a dermatologist, it is urushiol that causes all the unwelcome symptoms: blisters, rashes, and an unquenchable itch that lasts up to three weeks. Read to know how to identify poison ivy and prevent a full-blown outbreak if you come in contact with it.